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Microplastic intake of Unio mancus Lamarck 1819 collected from Ataturk Dam Lake, Türkiye
Summary
Researchers examined microplastic intake in the freshwater bivalve Unio mancus collected from Ataturk Dam Lake in Turkey, characterizing the size, shape, and polymer composition of microplastic particles and fibers ingested by the mussels. The study documented microplastic contamination in this dam lake population, contributing to understanding of freshwater bivalve exposure to plastic pollution in Turkish inland water systems.
MPs refer to plastic particles and fibers ranging in size from 1 µm to 5 mm, which can originate either from direct production (e.g., microbeads in personal care products) or the breakdown of larger plastics (e.g., microfibers from textiles, rubber abrasion particles) (Kurniawan et
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